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Savannah-Chatham County Public School System Selects D2L Brightspace to Provide a More Unified Learning Experience

June 19, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

TORONTO /PRNewswire/ – D2L, a global learning technology company, announced today that Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, the 10th largest school district in Georgia, ... Read more

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Riverside Insights and Kognito Partner to Offer Intervention Professional Development for School Health Providers

March 24, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

ITASCA, Ill. – Riverside Insights®, a leading developer of research-based assessments and analytics, today announced a partnership with Kognito, a ... Read more

School Management

In school leadership, it’s not what we do–it’s how we do it

March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 by Sean Slade & Alyssa Gallagher, Co-Heads of Education, North America, BTS Spark

When we approach school leadership as a list of to-dos to check off until the next day, we lose the opportunity to focus on relationships.

Teachers and school/district leaders are needing more support and help with the way(s) they react and interact with others, but they currently are limited by time, resources, and…

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ASCD Unveils Witsby™, Its Next-Generation, Mobile OptimizedProfessional Learning Platform

February 17, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Arlington, VA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ASCD releases Witsby™, a new professional learning and credentialing platform featuring ASCD’s trusted research-based content. ... Read more

Why one Texas school district chose Kognito for mental health awareness, LGTBQ+ support and trauma training

October 16, 2023January 10, 2023 by Jeff Festa

Fort Worth Independent School district is a large and diverse community with over 76K students. In 2021, they proactively sought ... Read more

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Awardees Selected for Inaugural Vernier Science Education Inspiration Grants

December 19, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Vernier Science Education has named the 10 recipients of its inaugural Vernier Science Education Inspiration Grants. These ... Read more

5 Strategies to build into your school’s remote education strategy

March 8, 2023November 17, 2022 by Jeff Festa

Learning is social. Remote teaching must have a virtual classroom platform that enables engaging content, student participation and collaboration, professional ... Read more

Teacher Professional Development

What’s missing from your professional development?

December 5, 2022October 31, 2022 by Stacee Johnson, Director of Professional Learning & Grant Acquisition, Waxahachie ISD

Professional development is often overlooked and is an afterthought—especially with concerns around students’ mental health and well-being.

The importance of professional development in education cannot be overstated. In fact, according to research, when teachers receive well-designed professional development, an average of 49 hours spread over…

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Winsor Learning Releases Free Professional Development Resource in Response to Steep Declines in National Reading Scores

September 15, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

MINNEAPOLIS (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In the wake of devastating recent news about the nation’s reading test scores, Minnesota-based Winsor Learning, ... Read more

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Free, On-demand Videos on PLtogether.org Feature Interviews with Education Leaders About Topics Ranging From Professional Development to Teacher Wellness

September 12, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

SAN FRANCISCO – The PLtogether resource site powered by Edthena now features more than 75 video interviews with education experts. ... Read more

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Thrive Alliance Group Unveils New Professional Development Series, Helping Educators Support Students’ Mental Health

August 26, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (PRWEB) — Today, only 8 percent of districts meet the recommended student-to-psychologist ratio and 14 percent of districts meet ... Read more

District Management

18 back-to-school tips to start the year off right

August 19, 2022 by Laura Ascione

It's that time of year--here's some advice to get your back-to-school priorities ready to roll

The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to cast uncertainty on education, and the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year is no different. But with some valuable lessons learned under…

Teacher Professional Development

AI’s pivotal role in authentic PD

December 5, 2022April 22, 2022 by Laura Ascione

When AI is used in PD, educators can better reflect on their instructional practices and target areas for improvement

Many people envision artificial intelligence's (AI) role in education with a sci-fi twist, but in reality, AI is already embedded in promising new tools that address student learning,…

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Catapult Learning Selected By Illinois State Board Of Education To Deliver High-Impact Tutoring For Recognized Nonpublic K-12 Schools

April 21, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

April 21, 2022, CHICAGO – Catapult Learning, a provider of intervention programs for students and professional development solutions for teachers ... Read more

SEL & Well-Being

How stressed teachers can find time to reset

April 8, 2022 by Ben Talsma, Learning Solution Specialist, Van Andel Institute for Education

Teachers who don’t take time to rest and reenergize are usually less productive than teachers who do

A teacher’s work is never done. Seriously, it’s amazing how much responsibility educators manage to shoulder throughout the week.

District Management

Is your PD missing this key element?

April 1, 2022 by Stacee Johnson, Director of Professional Learning & Grant Acquisition, Waxahachie ISD

Professional development is often overlooked and considered an afterthought—especially with pressing concerns around students’ mental health and well-being

SEL Trends

Guide to Securing Funds for Professional Development and SEL Curriculum

January 25, 2023March 25, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

As your education partner, we want to help you through this process by offering a concise guide which outlines the ... Read more

District Management

When edtech concepts become practical classroom realities

March 9, 2022February 8, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

In this week's episode of Getting There: Innovation in Education, host Kevin Hogan explores the following: bringing the world to life through augmented reality; 3 wireless technology trends…

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7 Mindsets Names Three New Senior Executives

January 31, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

ATLANTA – Jan. 31, 2022 – 7 Mindsets, the leading provider of online social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum and professional development ... Read more

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Fastest-Growing EdTech Provider Trox + Tierney to “Bluum” Under New Brand

January 26, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

PHOENIX, AZ – Jan. 26, 2022 – Having already transformed into North America’s leading education technology company, Trox + Tierney ... Read more

SEL & Well-Being

9 social-emotional learning strategies to use in the new year

January 17, 2022 by Lauren Jackson, Instructional Coach, BetterLesson

The pandemic forced educators across the globe to innovate and be creative—and social-emotional learning became a cornerstone of many virtual classrooms

Following the 2020-2021 school year, educators can look back with pride--and exhaustion--on all we have learned. We have learned to teach in brand new modalities like remote and…

District Management

Four strategies for helping educators embrace change

January 12, 2022 by Martha and Dustin Jez, Co-Founders, Fair Chance Learning

Digital transformation is key to a district’s success, but it needs the buy-in and support of all stakeholders

Digital transformation is about more than making incremental changes to instruction or layering technology on top of existing practices.

District Management

Redesigning education for post-pandemic success

January 5, 2022 by Martha and Dustin Jez, Co-Founders, Fair Chance Learning

Here are three keys to effective digital transformation in schools and classrooms

COVID-19 arguably produced the biggest shift in education since the invention of the printing press. Nearly overnight, teaching and learning moved from classrooms to online environments. School systems…

Teacher Professional Development

3 tips for maximizing the impact of professional learning

December 5, 2022January 5, 2022 by Cory Camp, Director of Professional Learning, Sibme

Using professional learning as an opportunity to evolve enables educators to grow and positively impacts the lives of students, the school, and the district community

It’s one thing to attend a professional development (PD) or instructional coaching session—but taking what you’ve learned and putting it into action is another. Most often, it’s the…

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Vernier Software & Technology Names the Winners of Its 40th Anniversary Educator Grants

December 13, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

BEAVERTON, Oregon, December 13, 2021 — Vernier Software & Technology has named the 40 recipients of its 40th anniversary educator ... Read more

Teacher Professional Development

6 pillars of strong online PD

December 5, 2022November 17, 2021 by Tim Cannell, Education Manager, Pitsco

Online PD puts the power of learning in teachers’ hands, much the way we empower children to own their learning

A 2021 study by the Council of the Great City Schools emphasizes the need for teachers to have ongoing access to high-quality professional development (PD). The study maintains…

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As Schools Look to Tackle the Stressors Educators Face this School Year they are Turning to Aperture Education’s EdSERT Program

October 29, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte N.C. (Oct. 29, 2021) — Social and emotional learning (SEL) is a significant focus for schools this year, yet ... Read more

Teacher Professional Development

Do your teachers think PD is a dirty word?

December 5, 2022September 15, 2021 by Adam Geller

PD time is essential for teachers, especially this year--here are three things that can help teachers embrace professional learning opportunities

This past year, teachers were introduced to a lot of new technology to help facilitate distance learning. And, because of this, professional development (PD) time often morphed into…

Teacher Professional Development

3 unexpected ways online PD strengthened my teaching

December 5, 2022September 9, 2021 by Beverly Owens, Science Teacher, Cleveland Early College High School

A science teacher shares the surprising benefits of online PD—including how the courses helped her find her tribe

As a science educator, I love showing my students the wonders of the world. I encourage them to always be curious, ask questions, and seek out new knowledge…

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Catapult Learning Introduces New High-Dosage Tutoring Program To Reinforce Foundational Math And Literacy Skills For K-12 Students

August 30, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

August 23, 2021, PHILADELPHIA – Catapult Learning, a provider of intervention programs for students and professional development solutions for teachers ... Read more

SEL & Well-Being

9 social-emotional learning tips to take into this school year

August 23, 2021 by Lauren Jackson, Instructional Coach, BetterLesson

Following the 2020-2021 school year, educators can look back with pride--and exhaustion--on all we have learned. We have learned to teach in brand new modalities like remote and…

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Slooh Launches New Grant to Help One Million Students Explore Space Using Its Robotic Telescopes

August 19, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Washington Depot, Connecticut, August 19, 2021 – Slooh, the only organization offering live online telescope feeds of amazing astronomical events ... Read more

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PBLWorks Announces its 2021 PBL Champions

July 14, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Novato, CA (July 13, 2021) – PBLWorks, the leading provider of professional development for Project Based Learning (PBL), has announced ... Read more

District Management

Onwards and upwards: How one district not only survived, but thrived, through the pandemic

July 6, 2021 by Kevin Hogan

A small Georgia district saw an opportunity to completely revamp outdated practices and policies during the pandemic

In this episode of Innovations in Education, Superintendent Kristie Brooks, Ed.D., describes how they were able to grow their student body, provide improved personal and professional development, and…

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Committee for Children Expands into Adult Education with New Social-Emotional Learning Program for K–12 Educators

June 2, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Research-based professional development program strengthens educator soft skills and resilience to create a positive, supportive, and more equitable school climate ... Read more

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Aperture Education Creates Online Social and Emotional Learning Professional Development Program for Educators

April 27, 2021April 20, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

EdSERT Digital provides online resources to help educators enhance their own social and emotional skills and teaching practices Charlotte N.C. ... Read more

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Computer Science Teachers Association Adds CoderZ’s Professional Development Program to Curated List of Quality Resources

April 20, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

When students who would not choose a STEM learning experience, such as robotics or coding class, do so because we’ve introduced it to them, it’s a win-win

DERRY, N.H. – April 20, 2021 – After a rigorous evaluation, the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) has added CoderZ ... Read more

District Management

Professional development should remain a pandemic priority

April 13, 2021 by Kevin Hogan

For Diane Lauer, Assistant Superintendent of Priority Programs and Academic Support at St. Vrain Valley Schools in Colorado, COVID couldn’t stop teacher training. In fact, her work became…

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The College Board Partners with PBLWorks to Train Teachers for New AP Courses Rooted in Project Based Learning

February 24, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

PBLWorks, the leading provider of professional development for Project Based Learning (PBL), has partnered with the College Board to offer ... Read more

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Registration is Now Open for the 10th annual PBL World Conference

January 6, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

School operations can't stop during COVID--here's how you can hold a productive virtual school board meeting during a pandemic

PBLWorks, the leading provider of professional development for high-quality Project Based Learning (PBL), will host its 10th annual PBL World ... Read more

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